Dell OptiPlex 3010 - Removing the Heat Sink and Processor

Removing the Speaker
Removing the Heat Sink and Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the drive cage.
5. Disconnect the heat-sink assembly cable from the system board.
6. Release the Input/Output Board or the FlyWire cable from the routing channel on the heat sink.
7. Loosen the captive screws in the order of 1,2,3 and 4.
8. Lift the heat sink assembly upwards, and remove it from the computer. Lay the assembly with the fan facing
downwards, and with the thermal grease facing upwards.
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